Thank you so much for Friday, it was fantastic and I am so happy with everything we purchased! I have already worn a few things and felt great, especially my new jeans! I have always been hopeless with shopping but feel like I have a new confidence.
Lyndal - 2 hour Personal Shopping trip with Sarah
September 2011
Vicky is wonderful! ( she is a lovely lady and very helpful!) I had a great time. I hate shopping for clothes but she made it so easy for me. I am very pleased with what we bought and can't wait to wear my dress!!! I look forward to Vicky helping me to buy more clothes next season!
Deb - 2 hour Personal Shopping trip with Vicky
August 2011
Trish did such a great job with Carrie Bickmore's make up so thank you. Trish is divine too!
Amber from Business Chicks - special event Make Up
July 2011
Wow, I feel so invigorated after my Wardrobe Detox and I can't wait to start a fresh with a whole new wardrobe! I feel a little nervous about shopping on my own but the list Vicky put together for me is fantastic ( thanks for the quantities) this is going to make things a whole lot easier! I went out to a pub last night in an outfit that Vicky put together for me and felt great and got a few compliments! Yay!!! So thank you, thank you, thank you! I really am grateful for the advice Vicky gave me. I had so much fun too!
Jamie - Wardrobe Detox with Vicky
July 2011
Thank you for the Shopping List after the Wardrobe Detox. The great thing was that I was so targeted in my shopping that I did all of this in about 1.5 hours and now I feel like a have a few things that I can mix and match back with other items in my wardrobe. Thanks again for your help.
Saskia – Wardrobe Detox
June 2011
We really enjoyed Friday and I have been out and bought some of the things Sarah recommended and we are going to practice this weekend.
Stella and Rachael – 2 hour Duo Make Up Lesson
May 2011
The clothes are fabulous, thank you. My husband loved the jeggings and ankle boots and jackets! Very very happy with the purchases, I wore the black jeggings with the dark grey/purple striped sweater, purple Marcs jacket and black ankle boots Sat night - and felt smokin hot!
Katie – 3 hour past client Personal Shopping trip
May 2011
Thanks so much for a fabulous excursion on Tuesday. The pieces you found are great! I put on the Kookai jersey and scarf as soon as I got home though and wore them for the next 3 days! – hope no one noticed but it was really only for after school. What a difference a few new pieces make.
Susan – 2 hour past client Personal Shopping trip
May 2011
Jayne – 3 hour Personal Shopping trip
April 2011
Thanks so much for your help yesterday - much appreciated as always.
Caroline – past client 2 hour Personal Shopping trip
April 2011
I wore the boots on Saturday night and love them - I'll definitely be going back to purchase another pair.
Julie – past client 2 hour Personal Shopping trip
April 2011
Deanne– Hair and Make Up Lesson Sydney
March 2011
Deanne– past client Personal Shopping
March 2011
I had such a great time with Sarah D on Monday! She is so lovely! So many new ideas... so many things to buy... And the next day, I got up a bit earlier and tried some of her tricks - and got so many compliments the next day! Why didn't I do this before...
Anu– Hair and Make Up Lesson Sydney
March 2011
I absolutely loved our shopping trip, it was such a revelation...! Yes, I have been wearing my new lovely clothes, but I still haven't been able to figure out which one is my favourite, it changes all the time.
Anu– 2 hour Personal Shopping trip
March 2011
I had so much fun, it was so nice to be able to go into a shop with confidence and know what I bought would look great and tie in with the rest of my wardrobe!
Libby– Wardrobe Detox
February 2011
I have been back at work a week and I have loved wearing all of the great new clothes that we purchased! Thank you for a great day out and everything really goes with what I have in my wardrobe.
Leanne– 4 hour Personal Shopping trip
February 2011
January 2011
I couldn't call it a night without dropping you an email to say a very big thank you for today. For everything. But especially for the wedding outfit. I pulled it all together tonight and feel fabulous.
Amanda– 2 hour Personal Shopping trip
January 2011
We both really enjoyed the great session, being pampered by Naomi and with good practical techniques and tips. Naomi worked within our limited 'skills', making it very comfortable.
Julie– 2 hour Duo Make Up Lesson
December 2010
I just wanted to Thank You. I really enjoyed shopping with you. Your friendly, open, kind, down-to -earth, professional nature really made me comfortable. Thank you so much.
Mary– 3 hour Personal Shopping trip
December 2010
All I can say is WOW! Thank you so much! All in all it was FANTASTIC!!! Thank you again so much for all your help.
Paula– Wardrobe Detox
December 2010
Thank you so much for the Style Guide, it is going to be such a help. I can see myself wearing everything we bought; in fact, it will be very hard to choose.
Judy– 3 hour Personal Shopping trip
December 2010
Thanks for a great day on Friday; I did love everything I bought. I went to work yesterday with my favourite VM skirt and the little navy top and of course my fabulous new shoes. I felt fabulous and received many compliments. I particularly loved how quickly you worked out my style and how efficient we were when we hit the shops. As a very time poor shopper (I think I probably step into the shops less than 1 hr a month for clothes), we really hit the shops hard. I really don’t know how we ended up finding everything in 3 hrs.
Kim – 3 hour Personal Shopping Trip complete wardrobe
November 2010
The clothes I bought are so comfortable to wear & I really enjoy mixing & matching. Thanks so much for my wonderful style guide. I couldn't be happier. It’s so comprehensive & a fantastic reference to have.
Jane– 4 hour Personal Shopping Trip complete wardrobe
November 2010
Thanks so much for all your helpful hints. I was being mindful of them today when I was browsing at the shops!
Sanja – 1 hour Style Guide
November 2010
Thank you so much for a fabulous shopping experience. Thanks again – I really feel wonderful in my new clothes!
Trish – 3 hour Personal Shopping trip
November 2010
Thank you so much for all of your great work and advice styling me. I am in awe of you and really saw how you really listened and took note of what would work best for me for every occasion. There is so much skill involved on many levels with what you did and I really saw all of that, especially also because it is in such a short space of time. I felt we were on the same wave length during our mission.
Kerin – 3 hour Personal Shopping trip
November 2010
I had a ball on Tuesday night and I'm really thrilled with my purchases. I tried on everything when I got home and pulled out my Jigsaw jacket, tan wedges and started mixing and matching. The outfits looked even better (if possible) when I got home - I love everything. Thanks again for such a great, hassle free shopping experience. I've circulated an email to my friends, so you may have some referrals over the next few months.
Julie– 2 hour Personal Shopping trip
November 2010
Thank you, it was great and we have been using the techniques. I am gradually mastering eyeliner and we have both bought product and make up brushes since! Thanks – I will definitely recommend your service.
Sara– 2 hour Duo Make Up Lesson
November 2010
Thanks Sarah, you certainly made the whole shopping experience fun. I would have no hesitation in recommending you or using you again myself.
Anita– 3 hour Personal Shopping trip
November 2010
I have already been enjoying my new wardrobe and your feedback re my figure has helped my confidence immensely. Your professionalism and good humour, even when faced with 'frilled neck lizard' and 'Shazza from Broadmeadows' comments was superb.
If you are feeling up to the challenge perhaps we can meet for 'Winter 2011'!
Lisa– 2 hour Personal Shopping trip
November 2010
I had such a great time on Thursday I haven't been able to stop talking about all your great tips and advice. My husband thought the clothes were lovely too. Thank you again for all your help and advice. Your tips will be very helpful for future shopping trips- probably after the baby arrives and my figure comes back!
Amber– 3 hour Personal Shopping trip
November 2010
Thanks again for a great shopping trip on Friday.
Karen– 2 hour Personal Shopping trip
November 2010
Thank you so much for all the trouble you went to. I had a fun time and do love my dress and shoes - oh those shoes are a winner definitely! The girls just loved the shoes
Tricia – 2 hour Personal Shopping Trip – Special Occasion
October 2010
I am so happy with everything i got!
Yvette – 3 hour Personal Shopping Trip – Evening and Party clothes
October 2010
I can’t wait til the races...I'm going to look hot! New clothes are great; I love them and am already getting heaps of wear. I really enjoyed shopping with you and will definitely be in touch before next winter.Thanks again for everything!!
Jo – 2 hour Personal Shopping Trip – Complete wardrobe
September 2010
I wanted to say thank you so much for Friday night - it was brilliant and I was so rapt to come home with so much stuff, last time I went shopping I was out for 6 hours and came back with one mascara, so this was much more successful! Thanks again for your time, I really enjoyed it and it was such a stress-free way to shop, I have been finding it all a bit overwhelming on my own so appreciate the support.
Jessica – 2 hour Personal Shopping Trip – complete wardrobe
September 2010
Thanks again for the Make Up Lesson on Saturday. It was a great afternoon, thoroughly enjoyed by all.
I definitely picked up some tips and we all look glamorous today!
Angela – 4 girls group Make Up Lesson
September 2010
Thank you so much for a great shopping trip. We certainly found some fabulous items. Now I need to make room in my wardrobe for my new favourite pieces!
Susan – 3 hours Personal Shopping
September 2010
Thank you so much, I really did enjoy it!
Libby – Personal Shopping and Wardrobe Detox
September 2010
I really enjoyed meeting Trish and she has lots of skills and experience. I feel I have a greater understanding of how to do my make up and an idea for my hair. I have a few products that I would like to buy and am glad to have Trish's recommendations to follow.
Michelle – Above The Shoulders Make Up and Hair Lesson
September 2010
The shopping trip was the highlight of my week..month even! Loved all the items and really appreciated you getting me out of my black rut!
Annie – 2 hour Personal Shopping for season update
August 2010
Thank-you again for all your help! I love everything I bought. You have really made me feel wonderful and I appreciated it so much.
Cathy – 2 hour Personal Shopping for a cruise
August 2010
I think I speak for the both of us when I say we had a wonderful time with Naomi, and she sure did teach us quite a few tricks! It was fantastic!
Hazel – Group Make Up Lesson
August 2010
Thank you so much for Friday I had an amazing day. I love everything and can’t wait wear them. Thanks again, you are such a lovely lady and made it all so easy, I really felt very spoilt and special. Looking forward to catching up again.
Linda 2 hour Personal Shopping, after 5 & everyday wardrobe
August 2010Janet- 3 hour Personal Shopping complete wardrobe
August 2010
I so enjoyed my time with you and have raved about your service to everyone. Thanks again for a truly delightful, informative and supportive afternoon.
Andrea- 2 hour Personal Shopping , few key items, more on Body Shape
August 2010
August 2010
Thank you so much for yesterday the Wardrobe Detox- I very much appreciated your time and advice. I feel weirdly lighter!
Pauline – Wardrobe Detox
July 2010
The hair lesson was invaluable, learning many tricks and tips which I would have never have worked out for myself!
Karen- Hair Lesson
July 2010
I absolutely loved the Makeup and hair lesson I learned so much!
Rhiannon – Make up and Hair Lesson
July 2010
My lesson on Saturday was great, thanks. Naomi was really lovely and made it a pleasant experience and I definitely learned some useful tips. It was just what I was looking for. Thank you,
Rachel- Make Up Lesson
July 2010
Thanks so much for yesterday - it was great and I was sooo happy with all that you picked out for me. I did a little fashion show for my hubby when I got home and he loved it all. Look forward to shopping again with you later in the year for summer.
Caroline– Complete wardrobe 2 Hour Personal Shopping trip
Everything, Casual-Corporate clothes
June 2010
I had a great time yesterday. Thank you for all your help.
Erin– Complete wardrobe 2 Hour Personal Shopping trip
Everything, Casual-Corporate clothes
June 2010
Thank you so much. I had a great day - you made it so easy. I can’t stand trying on a million things and not finding something that looks okay.
Joanne– Complete wardrobe 4 Hour Personal Shopping trip
Everything, Casual-Corporate clothes
June 2010
Thanks Sarah, the Style Guide is fantastic! I’ve been enjoying the clothes we chose and made a few more wardrobe additions based on the advice you give me. I am so happy with the whole experience and can’t wait to do a summer shop.
Lisa– Complete wardrobe 2 Hour Personal Shopping trip
Everything, Casual-Corporate clothes
June 2010
We really enjoyed the lesson. It was a lot to take in, but really helpful. We are going out for dinner tonight, so looking forward to trying out our 'night' looks!
Joanne– Group Make Up Lesson
June 2010
I had a fantastic time. I really enjoyed it and hopefully will get to do it again in the future. Thanks for all your help, greatly appreciated.
Mel – Complete wardrobe 2 Hour Personal Shopping trip
Casual-Corporate Casual clothes
June 2010
I had a wonderful time with Naomi on Saturday with all of my expectations being met. As Naomi will attest my makeup kit was overwhelming me, she helped me to pare it down and define a key look that I can either play up or play down. I learnt a lot too - I was amazed by the result of an eyelash curler - who knew the wow factor it could create? I will be now searching for that perfect shade of berry lip colour - wish me luck.
Kim – busy lady
May 2010
Thanks for Thursday, it was fantastic and I love the clothes we bought. The jeans are an amazing fit, something I haven’t been able to find myself. I’m looking forward to a summer shopping session already!
Lisa – corporate
May 2010
Thank you so much for my wonderful shopping expedition... I loved the advice you gave me and I love my new clothes. I went home and tried them on with lots of different things I have now and was really impressed with the versatility of them all.
Sarah – corporate and busy mum
May 2010
Thanks for Friday, it went a long way in making this anniversary one of the special ones. My wife really appreciated your advice, help etc. And I liked the pieces you selected. She looked lovely in the dress - she does have nice legs, but she always seems to want to hide them with pants. We bought a few more items on Saturday. And on Sunday, we went through the wardrobe and filled 5 bags with clothes that aren't required.
And above all, my wife was happy.
Michael – a very happy husband
May 2010
Thank you so very much to yourself & Naomi for helping to make our weekend sensational! We had a fabulous time! Your business is such a great concept and made the whole experience as easy as possible for us 'out of towners'.
Thank you so much once again for making it such a memorable weekend....one we will always treasure.
Clare & Cat – mum and daughter
May 2010
I am going fantastically well - & loving myself to bits in my new wardrobe. Thank you again - it was a great experience & I'm already thinking about how I can justify doing it again!!!
Janelle –corporate and busy mum
May 2010
Just wanted to say thank you for all your help yesterday. It was the best shopping experience I have had! So efficient and effective. I am very pleased with all my purchases and everyone back here thought they were great too. My husband especially likes the tight black jeans!
Huge thanks again
Lorna –corporate and busy mum
April 2010
I just wanted to say thankyou again for yesterday. I am so happy with everything I bought. Had a little fashion parade for my husband last night and he was very impressed (especially with the legging, jackets and ted baker dress)! Just wish it was going to be cooler weather this weekend so I could wear the knits and jackets!
Nicole –corporate
April 2010
Just wanted to say thanks again for a lovely - and very successful! – shopping trip. I'm really thrilled with the pieces and very impressed that you got me into some Kirrily Johnson. Am wearing my new white tuxedo shirt this morning and the man who makes my coffee told me how lovely I looked today!
New clothes have been an absolute hit - have received compliments everytime I'm wearing something new which is nice to hear! The black jacket and leather jacket have been particularly popular with my fans - actually wore the leather jacket out to dinner on Monday night for my birthday and felt fabulous, so thank you!
Claire –corporate manager
April 2010
Thank you for your time and input. I wore the jeans and one of the tops over the weekend. It was a great hit with my family. Thank you once again!
Andrea –corporate contractor
April 2010
I just wanted to say thank you for the shopping trip today. My wardrobe is looking better than it has in years and I could never have done it on my own. I’ve also just put a note in my diary to call you in October for summer shopping.
Tracy – Busy mum and back to work corporate
April 2010
I am so thrilled with everything I bought and am saving up for those extra shoes. Still too hot to wear most of the stuff I bought but I have showed the leather jacket and brown boots to everyone who's walked in the door! Can't wait to get the style guide and will recommend you to all my friends (most of whom are stuck in a mummy-rut too!). I will also get you to take me shopping when the summer clothes hit the stores as I am hopeless with them.
Cassandra – Busy mum and business owner
March 2010
Thanks again for the great service you provide and for being more like a sister to go shopping with. ;)
Lisa – Corporate
March 2010
Thank you so much for yesterday. It was the most amazing and successful shopping experience I’ve ever had!
Tracy – Corporate
March 2010
Thank you for the guide, it's great! I already want to go back shopping now that I know what to look for. I had a great shopping experience last Thursday. Maybe we'll meet again in the future for another package.
Agathe – Corporate
March 2010
Thank you so much for your assistance last week. I really like having the pieces we chose – not very many, but I am happy with them. It is always so hard to find the perfect jacket to fit – the perfect pants for one’s shape!!, etc. Thank you for your persistence. Thank you so much, -- I will be in touch for the summer season.
Dodie – Busy lady
March 2010
It was great shopping today. I really love the jacket!
Lynn – Corporate
March 2010
Kerri – Corporate
March 2010
Thank you so much for today. I had a great time and am very happy with all my purchases. Can't wait to try them all on again and play around with the different styles.
Kate – Corporate
March 2010
Thank you soooooo much for helping me - I feel more capable in helping myself in future.......
- Jodie – Corporate
February 2010
I got sooo many compliments on it, particularly the super cool jacket. I absolutely love it, I can see myself getting so much use out of it because it goes with everything! Thank you so much again, I had a fantastic time and so pleased with everything we got. I'm going to try the black pants out on the weekend to a friends birthday party.
Marissa – Corprate
February 2010
I really appreciate the fresh eyes you brought to my new look. I wouldn’t have even thought to go into a Veronika Maine store or pick up most of the items you selected from the racks.Yet the colours and shapes are amazing and I feel great wearing everything.
Di – Business owner & Presenter
February 2010
Thanks so much for taking me shopping the other day - It has made a big improvement to my wardrobe!
- Di – Part Time office
February 2010
Thanks for the very productive & fun shopping trip yesterday - I think we were very successful, considering how nervous I was about it all. I was exhausted by the time I got home!
Kim – busy lady
February 2010
Thanks for your email. I really enjoyed shopping with you on Friday and found it to be a very rewarding and helpful experience. It was really great to be able to learn from your expertise and of course to be able to ask all of my silly questions! I wore the strapless polka dot top on Saturday night which I really like, and even got a few compliments from my friends!
Karen- Corporate
February 2010
Thank you for coming down to Canberra and going through my wardrobe. I could never have been that ruthless on my own! It is lovely having all that space in my cupboard.
- Kate – Professional
February 2010
"My first personal shopping experience was a triumph thanks to The Beauty Tutor. All that I had to do was turn up and try on lots of beautiful clothes. Shopping has never been so effortless! I left the experience with everything on my shopping list, some great tips and change in my pocket. I will certainly use Sarah's services again the next time I visit from Singapore and would highly recommend her."
- Sidrah – Professional
February 2010
I’m loving everything we bought as well! It was all a bit overwhelming at the time but am really happy with it all and wore a few things over the weekend and today. It's great fun to have a bit more variet
Thanks so much for all your help.
- Claire – Professional
February 2010
Thank you so much for a fantastic shopping expedition on Friday! I had a really great time shopping with you too.
I adore all the pieces we bought, am wearing the black skirt today (and feeling fabulous!) and I’m picking up the raspberry dress at lunch time. And my partner enthusiastically approved of everything! Thanks for all your great advice, patience, and for inspiring me to get excited about fashion again. I’ve been trawling fashion websites all weekend for more ideas!
- Sally - Corporate
February 2010
Thank you SO MUCH for Friday! Wow what an afternoon. It was so much fun and not at all painful which is what I usually feel about shopping. So thank you, thank you!
I am sure I will be back again come winter, that was just too much fun to only do once! Thanks again.
- Katie - Corporate
January 2010
I had a great day and very happy with all my purchases. I picked up my alterations yesterday and tried out my first new outfit at an interview (grey skirt and shoes with white sleeveless top) and felt great.
My husband likes all the outfits (esp the grey 'tank girl' dress!)
Thanks again, see you next time!
Marita - Corporate
January 2010
I can’t wait to show off my new-found legs!! Who knew they were hiding under there?!
I’ve been kept very busy over the past few days, extolling your virtues to everyone who crosses my path – lucky green is one of my colours, because I’m surrounded by it - everyone is very jealous!! Not only was it worth every penny to have a useable, fashionable wardrobe of new clothes, but you boosted my self-esteem too - I felt like a celebrity for every minute of our time… double the value, surely?! You must be exhausted!!
Thank you again for your tireless efforts to whip me into shape, I can’t tell you how appreciated it was.
- Kerrie - Corporate
Thank you for all your help & giving our wardrobes a much needed lift.
- Carole- Corporate
December 2009
Just wanted to let you know that I love my new clothes! It wasn't til I got home and looked at them that I realised just how versatile everything was. They all look so good on me and definitely make me feel like I look professional (which is a first!). Anyway, thanks for everything. You picked out clothes I never would have tried on or
thought would suit me, and they all work really well. I'm very happy that I contacted you!
- Liz - NEW Corporate
December 2009
I’m enjoying the new clothes, and love the fact I can mix and match with them. I think you have done a great job of picking some pieces that I feel comfortable in and really were suited to my lifestyle.
- Alison - Part time Child Care Worker
December 2009
I really loved the Deluxe make Up Lesson and I went out that night and one of my close friends kept staring at me all night amazed at how I looked !!!!
- Paula - Corporate
December 2009
I enjoyed the experience and am happy with everything.
Thank you for making clothes shopping a bit more entertaining.
- Glenn - Dentist
December 2009
I would like to start by saying a massive THANK YOU for our day shopping. I had a brilliant time- and I love everything we bought.
With a combination of the business draining my life- and possible marriage seperation, I have been feeling really down for a long time. This has been reflected in the way I dress. I cant thank you enough for the time you spent with me and the confidence I now feel as a result of our time together. I am wearing colour (yay) and wearing clothes I absolutley love. For the first time in a long time, I now spend time at night putting together outfits- playing with all my new clothes, matching them with handbags and shoes and accessories. THANK YOU!
I will definately be calling again when the new season rolls around- so we can shop some more.
From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU!
- Cara - Business Owner
November 2009
'Just a note to say thanks again for your help and a bit of feedback on the Make Up Lesson.' Trish was lovely and as you suggested, very knowledgeable and helpful. I learnt a few new tricks and she gave me some great suggestions...and did a serious detox of stuff I hadn't seen or used in ages, so now, finding what I need is so much quicker....a bit like my wardrobe which can now see some light!
- Carmel- Corporate
November 2009
"Just wanted to say a big thankyou for the help on Friday. I enjoyed wearing some of the clothes on the weekend and even embraced the flats!"
- Chelsea - Corporate
November 2009
"Thank you for the style guide; it will be my new bible! I really enjoyed our shopping trip; and love everything we bought...especially my blazer! I have already worn my blazer, and blue top from marcs. The black wedge shoes are going to make my life so much easier; that and the white work shirt have given me soo many more options in my wardrobe. It’s great that I found a shop where everyting fits!"
- Caroline - Corporate
November 2009
"Thanks for your help, it was great doing this with you. You have a great approach and clearly have the knowledge to be a big help to people - I've been somewhat influenced by our time together. I've learnt a lot and have a new-found motivation around shopping and my wardrobe. I even hope to stop being such a shopaholic and shop with more intention - now that would be a change! I'm enjoying having some room in my wardrobe too! "
- Carmel - Corporate
October 2009
"I've been madly trying on all the combos and I'm very happy with it all - particularly the slate/cream shoes, black patens and the cream jacket - which go with everything!
I'm wearing the light esprit skirt, brown t-shirt and orange shoes as we speak.
Thanks again - you're a life changing gem."
- Melinda - Corporate
"It was wonderful going shopping with you, you made everything so easy. I think my favourites were the shoes!! But I love everything else too. I've started wearing the pieces and it definitely makes things a lot easier for me, and I feel a lot more confident in them. As for my boyfriend I did wear a couple of pieces, but if he noticed he didn't say anything! Told you so, the boy's clueless. Luckily I felt pretty in them anyway : ) As soon as I got home after shopping I had a rest and then started trying everything on again and mixing and matching, so that was fun.
Looking forward to seeing the Style Guide, and am definitely going to do a winter shop with you when the time comes. Thanks for all your help."
- Christine- Corporate
"Thanks for your day yesterday, I really enjoyed the Wardrobe Detox.
More importantly well done today with Personal Shopping with my wife, you have sent home to me a sexy, sassy, confident stylish modern women ! ( not that she wasn’t before but more so now !)
I feel I have a new “girl friend” or wife!!!
Thanks again !!!!"
- Carlo - Business Owner
"Thank you very much for the fab Style Guide you sent me - it's great to have such a detailed visual reference as to what I can wear and what to look out for when shopping."
- Buffy - Stay at home mum
"I'm really happy with everything and it all got the thumbs up from my husband! He was very impressed with your talents and my new silhouette in the dresses! I love my boots too, I wore them yesterday afternoon and they were totally comfortable
Thanks again so much for everything, particularly for spending the extra time with me."
- Amy - Corporate
"Thank you so much for your guidance and inspiration!
I see so many great outfits I’d never put together before. Thank you!"
- Anna - Corporate
"Just a note to thank you for a really enjoyable day last week. My wardrobe has got an amazing lift thanks to you. I am also getting a lot braver at shopping now that I have an eye for what suits me and can build on what you started.
I will be spreading the good word and will see you again."
- Clara - Stay at home mum
"Today I am wearing a whole new outfit courtesy of your help. I've got a real problem now in the morning not knowing what to wear, because I have choices!
I've also caught a bit of a shopping bug and I'm looking forward to doing more, another change for me."
- Tracey - Corporate
"I really appreciate everything you’ve done - I can’t tell you how worthwhile this exercise has been for me. I wore the purple cowl neck and black Jigsaw heels out to dinner on Saturday night and felt like a million dollars. You will definitely be hearing from me again."
- Karen - Business Owner
"I feel I have a whole new approach now when I go shopping and hopefully much less impulse buying. I loved all the advice and little bits and pieces you shared with me. "
- Rachel - Corporate
"You know, some might think it a bit silly, but a new wardrobe might've just given me the added confidence to put myself out there again. So thanks again!"
- Suzanne - Corporate
"I had such a great time shopping with you and I got quite a buzz from having my own personal stylist with me!
Today I got my first compliment from a girlfriend (someone once told me compliments from girls have more weighting??!!).
My husband loved everything I came home with and said I should do it again soon!"
- Sue - Stay ta home mum
"You know, some might think it a bit silly, but a new wardrobe might've just given me the added confidence to put myself out there again. So thanks again!"
- Suzanne - Corporate
"Sarah, I can’t begin to tell you the difference you have made to my life.
But I’ll try :)
Firstly, on the clothing front I have completely emptied my walk-in robe except for the clothes we bought in Sydney and those we agreed to keep. I never knew how many coat hangers I owned or how big that robe is… it’s huge!
I can’t believe I have so few clothes and so much space in my closet and still have more things to wear than I’ll ever need. I haven’t had to wear the same outfit twice since I shopped with you weeks ago, and I have felt great every day!!
Keep up the good work – you’re a living treasure!"
- Christine - Corporate
"I really enjoyed your visit and it has really made me think about what I am wearing and what I buy."
- Debbie - Business Owner
"Thanks so much for a great shopping trip! I still can't believe you found a swimming costume that I actually like and will wear. I also really like the clothes we bought, especially the black dress. You manage to do it every time! Thank you so much!"
- Kathryn - Corporate
"I LOVE my new outfits! I ran a two-day workshop last week and felt a million dollars (wore the spotty scarf one day and had quite a few compliments on it). Thank you Sarah for your service – your diligence and preparation before our shop made Tuesday a really productive and fun day.
- Julie - Business Owner
"Thanks to you I'm feeling great in all my outfits and a year on I now have an 'eye' to shop and put outfits together rather well if I say so myself.
Not so frumpy anymore & no more cargos!"
- Jac
"I can't tell you how great I feel in all my clothes, and all the compliments I have received with my new look and confidence. I am now planning what I wear and completing my look with accessories."
- Jaclyn
"I actually had some compliments during the weekend and week from family and colleagues regarding my new clothes and my husband is particularly happy that I'm wearing skirts again!"
- Katie
"I've worn a few things around my friends and they've commented on how good I look :) Success!"
- Caitlin - Performing Arts Student
"We have had various outings since our last catch up and I have had a lot of compliments on my outfits. We went out for a casual dinner with friends on Saturday night and they again complimented me and said that getting your help was very worthwhile. We went shopping yesterday for trousers for my husband and I managed to talk him into trying on trousers from the younger guys’ store. It took a bit of convincing to try them on and buy them, but he wore them to work today!"
Your influence has been widespread on our wardrobe.
- Carole – General Manager
"The work function was actually a lot of fun, and for once I wasn't worried about what I was wearing, or my make-up! So, thanks!"
- Adrienne - Business Analyst
"Thanks again- I was a little nervous about the whole thing but you made it very comfortable and easy."
- Belinda – Business Owner
"Thank you very much for last Wednesday's Ultimate Personal Shopping experience. Your professionalism, endless knowledge and willingness to share and teach was very much appreciated. You made what could have been a chore a fun and interesting day. I am now looking forward to starting work and being able to go shopping in future with a new outlook."
- Julie - Analyst
"A very big thank you for yesterday! I tried on everything when I got home and I love the look."
- Amanda – Office Manager
"Thank you for sorting me out. I had a really good time on Sat and Weds on our adventure. I was very impressed that all the shop assistants knew you and they were very attentive and responsive to your requests. I was also impressed that you had done so much scouting ahead of time and had things ready for me to try on when we arrived at a shop. It was particularly helpful for keeping moving as I could start trying clothes on straight away while you would be bringing more clothes, so no waiting around. Have definitely had compliments, especially lots on the first day when I wore the rust and brown skirt – even from boys in the office. And today I had a few comments too from girl colleagues which was nice."
- Claire – Marketing Manager
"Thank you again for a wonderful day on Friday. My family is very impressed with my new wardrobe – I wore my new clothes to dinner on Friday night and felt amazing!
- Karen – IT Analyst
"Thanks so much for a fun (and amazingly productive) shopping trip on Saturday. I love my new clothes; I don't know how you do it! To have so much patience and to find clothes that are just right!
- Kathryn – Town Planner
"I truly cannot thank you enough for your service. Julie, your Make-up Artist was just like you – sensational and professional. She put me at ease and really helped me out with sorting out my makeup and giving me other options. There was no pressure and I went to my 20 year reunion feeling sensational wearing your outfit and with makeup that highlighted my best features.
Guess what: had heaps of compliments and some people did not even recognise me!
To you and Julie words cannot thank you both enough!"
- Cathryn – Full-time Mum
"Thank you for your email - I enjoyed your company too - very calm!
You will not be surprised to hear that I have worn almost everything once already (which means happy customer). A number of colleagues were impressed with my new wardrobe - they may seek you out!! Having just realised how many functions I am in for - I suspect I may need to touch base with you again before the hot summer."
- Kerrie – School Principal
"I really enjoyed shopping with you and am confident that I would be able to go into stores without getting intimidated. Thank you so much for being so patient with me. I haven't shopped that way a very long time."
- Monisha - Student
"Thank you so much for yesterday ... I really enjoyed it. I am so happy with the purchases - I showed my husband everything last night and he was most impressed!"
I received several comments from the different people that I saw today ... thank you for taking the time to pre-select such gorgeous clothes."
- Kari – Business Development Manager
"Thanks so much again for yesterday, had a fantastic day and really happy with all my buys!"
- Erin – Full-time Mum
"I love all my new clothes! I saw one of my friends on Friday and I was wearing my new jeans and the hooded jacket from Esprit (day at home with kids) and she said she thought I had lost ten kilos!"
- Deanne - Editor
"Sarah came to my rescue after reading about her in the M X paper. .I had accumulated lots of clothes over the years that I was hanging on to yet I had nothing to wear. I was new to Sydney and a bit overwhemled at where to shop, or what to buy.
In a very professional calm manner Sarah helped me sort through my wardobe honestly,which was very liberating!I had been unsuccessful in parting with many items before she came along. Narrowing it down to what I needed and discussing what best fit my body type, and what to avoid, she tirelessly shopped with me until we were done. She effortlessly kept the budget in check throughout, sticking to the plan without distractions. The icing of the cake is the style guide that arrives in the mail, with photos of all the clothes bought and styled with the old. Great to bring along the next shopping trip.
I wouldnt hesitate to call on Sarah again for advice or another shopping spree.Anyone needing a revamp of the old wardrobe and helpful honest styling advice would benefit from Sarahs help."
- Erika
"As a male to female cross-dresser, there has been no ready made retail solution to deal with my unique characteristics and requirements. Over the years I have made many (and expensive) wrong choices in my desire to create a convincing image of myself as a woman. I have dealt with embarrassment, prejudice and a general lack of acceptance.
You, through The Beauty Tutor service, has given me a new lease on life, as Julia, in many ways, including:
- Advice on style including the appropriate mixing and matching of outfits;
- Shopping. For me, it avoids the embarrassment of confronting the unsympathetic sales assistant, not to mention the regular ‘impulse’ purchase disasters;
- Accessorising. Earrings, necklesses and other accessories are now contemporary and suitable;
- The make-up application class was a ‘god send’;
- Eyebrow shaping. Who would have thought that, done professionally, this could have such an impact on how you look and feel;
- Whilst I clung on to too many ‘old favourites’ the wardrobe detox was a valuable lesson in future disaster avoidance!
- The confidence that comes with looking as good as you can.
Most importantly for me though is the thoroughly welcoming, professional and non-judgemental manner you have provided your services. It has just been fun. Oh, and I love the clothes you have bought for me too!
I am a client for life, and can’t wait for our next ‘adventure’. "
- Julia
"I feel that your service has been liberating and money saving.
Liberating in the sense that I have broken away from some of my old dressing habits by wearing some new styles that suit my body shape and being confident in doing so.
Money saving in that I do not waste money buying things that sit in the wardrobe after one or two wears. Also I have saved money by learning to mix and match through buying things that tone together."
- Sandy
"I met Sarah, The Beauty Tutor, at a time where I was seriously stumped about how to stop feeling 36 and frumpy.
My style has been described as "Conservative with a twist of Funky" Because I am a business woman in a creative area - I can certainly get away with wearing some unique items of clothing and accessories - but also need to maintain a clean and professional image too! While I had some of those elements sussed out - I was somehow unable to really feel comfortable and fashionable in the clothes in my wardrobe and was in need of some professional, unbiased advice and assistance.
I had even taken trips to Vietnam to have clothes made - but even those clothes didn't seem to give me the confidence you feel when you know you look well put together. Some things just didn't fit well, weren't cut quite right or just generally looked too boring. I didn't need a complete overhaul - just some guidance and tweaking!
I had NO problems with Sarah detoxing my wardrobe. Infact it was very cleansing - a gentle nudge was all that was needed to really surrender some of those items that just DIDN'T work anymore - or NEVER worked in the first place! Knowing that everything I was surrendering would go toward helping someone else was a great way to not feel bad about clearing out - and of course - knowing that Sarah would soon go shopping with me to fill the gaps was very exciting.
Making a shopping list and budget was an excellent idea - it gave us focus for our shopping expedition. I really HATE shopping for clothes (still!) and I find it very frustrating to visualise what to choose on the rack or display to try on let alone buy! There are so many changing styles and fashion quirks each season that put me off buying up big for fear of getting sucked into a TREND and having to discard the items later. Knowing where to shop for a look that suites my age was also a difficulty - as it's so easy to find SHORT/ TIGHT or PLUNGING - not good if those requirements don't suit!
Sarah was then sure to choose items that were classic and well cut to last me a few seasons. I would NEVER ordinarily entereinto the shops Sarah took me to - so it was great to discover that it is THOSE SHOPS that I should be revisiting - and not the outlet stores stocking illfitting, often poor quality end of season clearances that are there for a REASON!
With Sarah fending off the sales assistants and ensuring that the I tried on items that she selected for me in sizes and styles that were most likely to suit, I purchased most things on my list and was under budget! Shopping was fast, efficient and not at all frustrating! It was FUN! The items I didn't find - I was able to go hunting for myself with confidence. The clothes I have are QUALITY - and they do make the difference to my overall appearance and my confidence. I am also out of the cycle of buying cheap and poor quality clothes as I now know that it can bring down a whole outfit!
Since I was STYLED by The Beauty Tutor - I have received endless compliments on my appearance both in a business setting and socially. I feel good and I feel confident - and I have been told that that really comes through!
Compliments are on new individual clothing items as well as the combinations of clothing - and mixing and matching some of my older clothes to my new ones. It didn't take a complete overhaul - just a good, focused TWEAKING and it was a very worthwhile investment to make - because I feel so good!
The style guide Sarah put together for me will also be a great tool for shopping in the future, but I DO look forward to shopping with Sarah come the new season!!"
- Sue
"One day I was flicking through a community newspaper and happened upon Sarah's advertisement. "Ooooh", I thought, "this could be the answer". So I took a deep breath, calmed the nerves and emailed Sarah. Almost straight away I received a response and we arranged a time to meet.
The initial meeting was fabulous. We discussed what I wanted to get out of the sessions, what kind of functions I attended ie: races, pubs, theatre etc, what my financial limit was and from this the idea of my new wardrobe was born. First session: Sarah came to my house and she went through my wardrobe. Almost two thirds of my wardrobe were deemed outdated, unsuitable for my body type or just plain yucky. Was I upset by this?
Actually no, it was an incredibly cathartic experience. Second session:
We then arranged to meet for a day to go shopping. Sarah had a devised a plan of items that I need to compliment my existing wardrobe for areas in my life such as work, home, social and formal functions. This was the template from which to begin our day of shopping. It was so much fun. I tried on so many clothes and shoes that I would never, ever have looked at trying before. In the end though I ended up with an entirely new wardrobe but one that still complimented the clothes I had left over from the original cleanout. Third session: Sarah then came back and took photos of all the clothes in different combinations and compiled a booklet so that I had something to refer too. This book has been my bible.
Throughout this whole process Sarah was fabulous. At no stage did I feel intimidated or that I had to get rid of clothes, or that I had to buy clothes in fact it was the very opposite. She was very engaging, encouraging and most of all she knows her stuff.
The outcome: I am now more aware of what I should and shouldn't buy for my body type and lifestyle. I just wish that I could take Sarah with my every time I shopped!!
Oh! I almost forgot to mention that I was also part of the make up session that Sarah provides. What an eye opener that was! Once my face was made up by (Sarah, I can't remember her name, you may want to add it in here) I couldn't stop staring at it ... I couldn't believe it was me. I learnt techniques about applying makeup, hiding imperfections and also type of make up and colours suited me. Guess what? The next day I was out at the shops buying the make up. Both these sessions were a confidence boost for me. It was all about me ... and as selfish as that may seem, what a nice treat it is to spoil yourself in such a way. I would recommend it for anyone that has ever had a hankering to change their "look" but was unsure of how to go about it."
- Victoria - Manager
" “Oh god what am I going to wear?”
Everyday the same day in day out, for work, for drinks, for weekends “this is too much its torture”. Then a girlfriend told me about Sarah, “The Beauty Tutor”
We met for coffee chatted about how I felt about my wardrobe and what I would like to change, a few days later the moment of truth, the visit to my wardrobe, three bin bags later I had enough clothes left to get me through the next week at work before our shopping trip. One immensely fun shopping trip later and “Wow it that really my wardrobe?”
Not only do I have a brand new wardrobe of clothes that fit but a style guide book on how to put all my outfits together matched with jewellery and shoes. I never have to worry about what to wear again I also now know what to shop for what suits and flatters my body shape.
Apart from the fun of shopping and spending money on me, which was long overdue, the change to my confidence has been remarkable my friends have noticed and commented on this. And the side perk men also pay more attention.
Thanks for all the time you have spent with me Sarah and I’m looking forward to our summer shopping trip."
- Samantha - Business Owner
"As part of my new year resolutions in January this year I wanted to show the world a new stylish me. I had gone through a relationship break up which knocked me around a bit and I was looking for ways to improve myself internally and externally.
My life coach Clency recommended Sarah to help me to refresh the external me. Sarah came over and cleared out my wardrobe of all the things that didn't suit my shape and colouring and all those "bad" purchases that I was hanging on to. Sarah also showed me what would work in my existing wardrobe and what we needed to purchase to help me look more stylish.
We had a shopping trip and Sarah helped to point me in the right direction to find those items that were very stylish and in different colours and styles than I would normally choose. I was very happy At the end of the trip Sarah put together a little book with pictures of some outfits that I could wear to different occasions. This all went well and I was able to wear them on my dates with a new man in my life.
I found a new confidence with clothes and my appearance generally and have just recently worked with Sarah on my summer wardrobe. I find that I get a lot of positive comments on my "new stylish look"
Its been a great experience and I would highly recommend this service to others.
Cheers"
- Jenny - General Manager
"To start with I was slightly worried that I had a very poor wardrobe to begin with, I was delighted with Sarah's assistance.
We spent the time sorting the good clothes from the bad. It was very nice to be able to honestly confide which clothes make you feel nice and which don't, and why.
Some of the clothes could be updated with some small adjustments that Sarah recommended. I had never thought to do this. So now I have some 'new' pieces cut from the old.
It was helpful to 'confront' the wardrobe and throw out all those clothes that were hidden up the back or lost their shape from being overlooked. I made some brave decisions.
I have had fun since the 'de-tox' knowing what pieces I need to have a workable wardrobe, and a much better eye for what suits me.
If you have always hated the fake manner of many shop assistants who never help much or take an interest in your body shape, Sarah is the solution."
- Ruth - Stay at home mum
"It is so rare these days for people and organisations to actually deliver on each and every one of their promises. Yet Sarah from the Beauty Tutor did exactly that, complete with a personalised approach and genuinely listening to my needs and concerns from our first meeting.
Thanks to Sarah's "Reveal" package, I now have a wardrobe full of clothes and accessories that I like and which suit my body type.
The personalised "style guide" booklet has lots of outfit ideas for different occasions and I also now have a better idea of make-up techniques and colours that suit my skin type. Sarah even managed all this within a budget that we'd agreed on from the start.
Thank you Sarah for your patience and good advice, which has helped to increase my confidence levels and to feel more positive about myself.
I would highly recommend this service to others!"
- Kathryn - Corpoate
I noticed Sarah’s name and website address in Who magazine one day and having long wished for a Trinny and Susannah style rescue for my wardrobe decided to send her an email. We met for a coffee and impressed by Sarah’s friendly stylishness I chose the reveal package and boy am I glad I did. First Sarah came to my apartment and detoxed my wardrobe. We got rid of everything that didn’t suit me, fit me or was the wrong colour and she photographed everything that was left. I really enjoyed the process and was excited by the prospect of upcoming shopping trip to fill in the gaps she identified – which were that I had no basics!!! No wonder my wardrobe wasn’t working.
We met in the morning for my shopping trip and then did not stop for an entire day until we had everything on the list. It was so much fun. Sarah had arranged for clothes and shoes she thought would be right for me to be ready to try on which was fantastic. It was so easy having someone there to give you an honest opinion and getting different sizes and colours for me to try. I also tried on and bought things that I would NEVER have tried on without Sarah suggesting them and I must say that now, a couple of months down the track, I do not have one thing in my wardrobe that I don’t wear, don’t like, doesn’t fit me or doesn’t go with anything else and that’s a first for me. And if I’m ever stuck for inspiration I only have to turn to my style guide for the answer. I can’t wait to go shopping with her again to update my new season wardrobe. I really believe that shopping with Sarah’s professional help and advice will save me money (and definitely frustration) in the long run.
Another highlight of the reveal package was my make-up lesson and eyebrow shape. I couldn’t believe how much difference great make-up and nicely shaped brows makes and I now have a make-up kit that suits me and the skills to use it.
I can’t recommend Sarah and The Beauty Tutor highly enough.
- Jackie - Business Manager
After seeing the article on Sarah in MX I spent about 6 months toying with the idea of hiring a personal shopper to help me with my wardrobe. When I found myself making excuses to not go out with my friends due to having nothing to wear, I decided to call her and have never looked back. Not only do I now have a wardrobe full of clothes I can wear, but I can now go shopping armed with the knowledge of what will look great on me and the knowledge that I will wear everything that I now buy.
- Emma - Manager
Wow! What a wonderful experience the detox, shopping and style guide has been. I’ve made progress with shopping and as a result I don’t buy everything I try on. Since updating my look even the Barista has commented! I especially love my new choice of colour. Thank you Sarah.
- Susan - General Manager
I was very impressed with your calm, quite, professional manner throughout the shopping trip.
- Philippa – Business Owner